Restrictions On Moscow Stores Limit Shoppers To Residents
Moscow Mayor Gavriil Popov announced a temporary ban to allow only Muscovites to shop in the capital’s stores to curb panic buying after Premier Ryzhkov’s reform plan. City officials said the fear-driven surge followed the speech, with flour, vegetable oil, and salt purchases soaring while residents’ ID checks aim to calm demand.
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Rightists Vow To Resist End To Apartheid Rally
Tens of thousands of white demonstrators gather at Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria in a pro apartheid rally led by Andries Treurnicht. He denounces Nelson Mandela and the ANC, pledging to defend white power and oppose a black majority. Organizers claim up to 150,000 attendees.
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New Fears Of Quebec Secession Worry Canada Leaders
Three provincial leaders balk at Meech Lake agreement offering Quebec distinct society status. Mulroney meets premiers to salvage pact before June 23 deadline. Quebec rejects changes. Alberta Premier Donald Getty warns of risking the country amid rising tensions between English and French Canada.
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Colombia Heads To Vote Amid Drug-Fueled Violence
Colombia braces for presidential election as drug traffickers intensify terror to sway voters. About 230,000 troops on duty, curfews in Medellin, and numerous bombings raise fears of intimidation and voter abstention among 13.8 million eligible voters. President Barco and wife to vote early. Cesar Gaviria leads Liberal bid to continue hardline trafficker policies.
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Liberal Party
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Burma election may end harsh military rule
In Rangoon Burma held its first multi party vote in 30 years as democracy forces hope for an end to military rule. Authorities barred top opposition leaders and arrested or intimidated party workers, while Western diplomats and human rights groups warned of martial law limits and crackdown. The military council pledged a fair vote and eased some campaign restrictions amid a quiet election eve.
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